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Mentorships: 3 Steps to Develop, Pass Along Drilling Skills

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Identify top performers, pair them with others learning drilling jobs in ways that complement skills of both.

Veteran Hiring Strategies for Drilling and Construction

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

From networking to job fairs to considering transferrable skills, consider these strategies to recruit veterans.

Budget-Friendly Ideas to Recognize Top Drillers on Your Crew

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Extra compensation is nice, but top performers also enjoy non-tangible perks like mentoring and flex time.

Leverage Internal Development to Grow Drillers from Within

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:15:00 -0400

Fight the war for drilling talent with strategies like mentorships, job shadowing and in-house training.

Employee Commitment: Boost Revenue, Retention and Reputation

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Drill crews, construction workers want same thing we all do: meaningful work, an ideal job and a great boss.

Best Driller Found a New Job? Turnover Can be an Opportunity

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Employee churn in the drilling industry is common. When it happens, use an exit interview or survey to ask why.

3 Cs to Better Employee Engagement: Creating a Culture of Caring

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Leaders can build trust — and employee engagement — through active listening, removing roadblocks to productivity.

You Don’t Want to Miss This! Job Ad Best Practices for Drilling Companies

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

What makes your company unique and different? That may interest applicants more than a list of day-to-day tasks.

Generational Differences: Jobsite Leadership for all Ages

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

With some generational knowledge, you can tailor leadership style to empower and motivate across age groups.

Seeking Qualified Drillers? Try these Recruitment Strategies

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In an employees’ market, it pays to listen to prospects’ pain points, have a stellar value proposition.

Recruiting and Retaining Top Drilling Talent

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

From efficient processes to proper training, basic do’s and don’ts of winning the war for capable employees.

Managing a Multi-Generation Workforce in Drilling, Construction

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Leaders can guide workers of different generations with an understanding of communication styles, motivations.

Hiring Drillers? Try Using Your Company’s Own Data

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400

‘Predictive analytics’ can help drilling, construction firms make more educated, and lasting, hiring choices.

Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive Culture

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Drilling and construction companies can strive for commitment, not just compliance, and reap the benefits.

Tips for Recruiting Women in Drilling, other Skilled Trades

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Recruiting anyone for drilling work has challenges. The right approach can attract a wider range of good candidates.

Social Media: The Modern-Day Driller Recruitment Strategy

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Drilling, construction employers facing a skilled-labor shortage have many ways to network with candidates.

Onboarding Tips for Retaining Drillers, Other Construction Pros

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:50:00 -0400

Many drilling, construction companies face a skilled-labor shortage. Onboarding can help you retain workers.

The Critical Role of Succession Planning in the Drilling Industry

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Knowledge transfer helps protect your business, as well as the drilling and groundwater industries as a whole.

Hiring Drillers? Think About the Job Candidate Experience

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400

For drilling job candidates, applying for jobs as drillers or helpers shouldn’t be drawn out, full of roadblocks.

Compensation Conversations: Talking Money with Drillers

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Drilling companies can boost retention by regularly talking to drilling crews about total compensation.

What Are the Pros, Cons of Traveling Drilling Work?

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Drill projects often involve travel, but these tips can help drillers, their families make the best of it.

Resources for Recruiting Veterans into the Drilling Industry

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Transferrable skills make them an asset to environmental, other drilling companies, but where to find them?

Three Key Practices for Managing Remote Employees

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:30:00 -0500

Whether drill crews or office staff, teams need clear expectations and goals, as well as regular engagement.

Everyone Wants You: How to Choose the Right Drilling Job Offer

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Considering a change of jobs? Use these tips to compare compensation, rewards packages.

Take the “Pulse” of Drilling Crews, other Employees with Surveys

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Help recruiting, retention by asking workers, from entry level on up, what they think.

Hiring and Covid-19: Video Interview Tips for Drillers

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Candidates still need to consider body language in web-based interviews, but also minimize distractions.

Tips for Drill Crew Performance Reviews

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Use feedback, two-way communication to help keep good employees with your drilling company.

Drive Retention through Empowerment: How Delegation Can Grow Drilling Leaders

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:04 -0400

Progressively bigger responsibilities, decision-making help drillers turn field experience into leadership.

Enhance Drilling Employee Retention Using Stay Interviews

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:18 -0400

Drillers, other employees more likely to stick around if you help them toward short- and long-term goals.

Retain Your Drilling Crews with New Hire Mentoring

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Mentors can make a direct connection, aid onboarding and clarify goals.